Onsite Wireless & Network Engineer II

Trace3; Ashburn (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental and life

401(k) with employer match

Training and development programs

Snacks and beverages at major offices

Collaborative culture

Generous PTO

Job summary

Trace3 is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our on-site team and support client environments across North America with remote and on-site services. The role emphasizes design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise wireless networks, including RF planning and site surveys.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco wireless APs/controllers, Ekahau tools, and Office365, plus travel up to 85–90%.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise-level network design and support, including IEEE 802.1, WAN/LAN, optimization, load balancing, routing, switching, QoS, TCP/IP, P2P, and P2MP wireless equipment; hands-on experience with Cisco wireless APs and controllers.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Thorough understanding of Ekahau Pro Suite and Sidekick functionality.
• CompTIA A+ certification preferred.
• CompTIA Network+ and Cisco CCNA certifications (or equivalent experience) preferred.
• Ability to conduct clear and concise communication in English (written and verbal).
• Fundamental understanding of all Office365 products and their operation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Thorough understanding of subnetting (e.g., 255.255.255.0 = /24).
• Thorough understanding of console connectivity and OOB management.
• Ability to identify power circuits and circuit breakers.
• Ability to identify various device port types (RJ45-Console, etc.).
• Ability to travel domestically up to 85% - 90% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document network infrastructure and design.
• Perform systems engineering, design, analysis, and experimentation of wireless networks.
• Plan, design, engineer, configure, maintain, defend, troubleshoot, and repair wireless LANs, including APs and their interconnection to the wired infrastructure.
• Provide recommendations for wireless network optimization, additions, and upgrades to meet requirements.
• Perform RF coverage studies, throughput testing, and wireless site surveys.
• Conduct a root cause analysis of communication issues.
• Lead/assist with proof-of-concept trials with new technologies.
• Develop and maintain standards, reports, and various other types of documentation.
• Determine Wireless Access Point (WAP) placement to optimize coverage across client environments.
• Travel domestically as required by project needs.

Tools

Ekahau Pro Suite

Sidekick

Office365

Cisco Controllers

Job description

Trace3 is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our on-site team and support client environments across North America with remote and on-site services. The role emphasizes design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise wireless networks, including RF planning and site surveys.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of hands-on experience with Cisco wireless APs/controllers, Ekahau tools, and Office365, plus travel up to 85–90%.